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AD07 AOA

2007 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

129,436 mi
Last recorded129,436 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD07 AOA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2024 129,436 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 122,890 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 118,084 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 118,077 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 110,554 miles

Vehicle fitted with under trays and engine covers

Pass 14 May 2019 105,481 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 103,010 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 101,576 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 95,695 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 84,020 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 72,726 miles

o/s/r tyre and n/s/r tyre wearing on edges

small crack in front number plate

Fail 15 May 2014 72,725 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/s/r tyre and n/s/r tyre wearing on edges

small crack in front number plate

Pass 14 May 2013 66,286 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 May 2012 58,050 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 May 2012 58,034 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 May 2011 49,327 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 49,173 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside front tyre is bald on the inner edge

offside front tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall

offside front tyre is bald on both the inner and outer edges

Pass 20 May 2010 42,821 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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AD07 AOA is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2007 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 86,578 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD07 AOA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 19 years old, this BMW 3 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AD07 AOA is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 May 2007.

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